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LaLiga: Elche vs Real Oviedo – Betting preview

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Ace Football previews the LaLiga round 5 match between Elche and Real Oviedo and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.

Having not shared a spot in the same division in recent times, this is the first time Elche comes up against Real Oviedo as of late.

While Real Oviedo find themselves on the 16th spot in the table with miserable three points after four rounds, Elche have fought their way to six points which leaves them 8th in the standings at the very moment.

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Form: Elche vs Real Oviedo

Elche Form

Elche go into their upcoming match unbeaten in their previous three matches, which started off with a 1-1 draw against Atletico Madrid. They went on to beat Levante 2-0, before sharing the spoils with Sevilla in a 2-2 draw. Elche won three of their previous six matches at Estadio Martinez Valero in the LaLiga. They drew three as well, but suffered no defeats, scoring ten goals to three against.

Real Oviedo Form

It is all or nothing with Real Oviedo following one win in their previous three outings. They first went down 0-3 in an encounter with Real Madrid to which, they replied by beating Real Sociedad1-0. Their latest encounter once again had them on the losing side, when they lost 2-0 against Getafe. Real Oviedo claimed just one win from the last six away games in the LaLiga. They also drew one and were defeated four times, as they were outscored by 12 goals to five.

Betting facts for Elche and Real Oviedo

Here are some stats and facts that might be useful for betting on the upcoming match between Elche and Real Oviedo. The facts are based on the data from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all competitions.

  • In 13 of the last 15 Elche matches in the LaLiga, the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 8 of the last 9 Elche matches in the LaLiga, the sum of goals was under 2.5
  • In 9 of the last 10 Elche home matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In the last 5 Elche home matches in the LaLiga, the sum of goals was under 2.5
  • In the last 4 Elche home matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
  • In 32 of the last 33 Real Oviedo matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In the last 16 Real Oviedo away matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 6 of the last 8 Real Oviedo matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
  • In 6 of the last 8 Real Oviedo away matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
  • In 7 of the last 9 Real Oviedo away matches in the LaLiga, the sum of goals was under 3.5

In-form players: Elche vs Real Oviedo

Rafa Mir has been great for Elche lately, hitting the target three times, which makes him worth considering in the betting market. Real Oviedo are optimistic that Leander Dendoncker doubles up on the one goal he provided in their past six outings.

Betting markets: Elche vs Real Oviedo

Full-time result

Elche claimed a modest six wins from their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. They split the points with the visiting team in one of the games, whilst losing three. Real Oviedo won three of their last 10 games away, drew three and lost four of the games in this run. Elche have gone through an impressive 9 games now without losing even once. Elche did not lose any of their last 6 matches on home soil.

Both teams to score

Elche scored the first goal of the match in four games from a possible ten. Real Oviedo scored the opening goal in six of the last ten away from home. Elche managed three wins without conceding a goal in their previous 10 matches across all tournaments.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals came out four times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for Elche, who scored an average of 1.4 goals along the way. Over 2.5 goals appeared in three of the last ten matches that Real Oviedo played across all tournaments. They scored 0.7 times on average in the process. Elche scored at least once in their previous 11 matches.